SoCal Jet Boats
Discussion => Boat Racing => Topic started by: tpltrbl303 on December 30, 2013, 11:46:24 AM
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Ok, I'm new here.
I just got a 78 liberty, pretty much race ready, building a 496ci motor, owned jets before, owned flattys and pulled ski racing for several years. Wife said no to racing a ss boat. Convinced her to let me race CJ. What have I gotten myself into? And, most importantly, do you guys make fun of the new people?
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Ok, I'm new here.
I just got a 78 liberty, pretty much race ready, building a 496ci motor, owned jets before, owned flattys and pulled ski racing for several years. Wife said no to racing a ss boat. Convinced her to let me race CJ. What have I gotten myself into? And, most importantly, do you guys make fun of the new people?
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No, not at all. Welcome!
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Ok, I'm new here.
I just got a 78 liberty, pretty much race ready, building a 496ci motor, owned jets before, owned flattys and pulled ski racing for several years. Wife said no to racing a ss boat. Convinced her to let me race CJ. What have I gotten myself into? And, most importantly, do you guys make fun of the new people?
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No it's not like most of the other boating sites from my experience everyone on here is always helpful and friendly. Not that you might get a little ribbing once in while but all in good fun.
Welcome
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Yeah people here don't screw with the FNG's they just help you out. Welcome I'm a newbie too
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Welcome, I am CJ460, if you need any pointers, give me a call 1818-890-1867 Jim
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Jim, I'm sure I'll need them. When is the first race
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maybe. march 8-9 puddingstone !!
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Puddingstone, I was thinking Ming on the 2-3, but SCSC shows "tentative".
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What's the dates for the April race in parker?
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April is good, I need to learn how to drive... Jet boat yes, v-drive with plates yes, outdrive with plates yes, outboard with jacks yes, jet boat with plates will be exciting
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Only one way to learn....jump in and do it. Just be prepared to get hooked.
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curious who's Liberty did you get? not too many come up for sale
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Is that Shirl's boat?
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Is that Shirl's boat?
Wouldn't surprise me, he was cussing that thing like an ex wife in Idaho when he was driving the Rogers. Looking forward to seeing it again.
If you need something, be sure to toss it out there.
We are some of the best armchair quarterbacks on the planet... ::)
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Edit. Shit, forgot to welcome you. This is the best site there is to speak newbie....
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Pictures newb!
NOW!
Wait.
Never mind, it'll just make me cry.
:'(
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if he lives in the bay area then yes lances/shirls old boat ;D
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if he lives in the bay area then yes lances/shirls old boat ;D
there was only 2 for sale that i know of, shirl's and the brown one that was advertised here on the site
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there was only 2 for sale that i know of, shirl's and the brown one that was advertised here on the site
Shirl's, Lance's and lil Rick's
The build was done around 2008. Watching lilrick do the build here on SCJB is what got me into the racing.
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The brown one
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The brown one
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nice boat
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Just curious... Assuming the pump is tight and the boat handles ok, what hp are most guys running in the compjet class.
I'm at the choose compression and heads stage of my build, I also haven't decided on carbs or injection yet.
Just trying not to get completely run over...
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some where around 800 plus HP, some day ??????
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some where around 800 plus HP, some day ??????
I'm gonna get run over... I am starting with a motor that dyno'd at just under 600 and was hoping for 650 at the crank after rebuild and some upgrades
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I'm gonna get run over... I am starting with a motor that dyno'd at just under 600 and was hoping for 650 at the crank after rebuild and some upgrades
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I don't know about getting run over..
From the races i have seen, it is all about consistency and handling, the fastest boat does not always win.
I have seen Lake Ming, Long Beach and the Idaho Regatta recently and in years past, Parker and Black Lake.
Concentrate your efforts on handling and reliability and I believe you have a shot at finishing quite respectively.
JMHO
GT